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What’s in Your Teacup?

Fall and winter offer an array of seasonal teas with flavors that match the season. Think of spiced chai, apple cinnamon, pumpkin spice, or peppermint teas…

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Turkey Day Traditions and Delights

Thanksgiving dates back to the early 17th century when the Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrated a bountiful harvest together. Since then, many families have established their own traditions over the years, with cooking special dishes and desserts, watching parades, and participating in charitable activities, gathering together, and more.

We have many of our own traditions, and Dev is spilling the secrets on her best her family recipes!

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Embracing Autumn: Everything Pumpkin

While you are visiting the local bookstores for some chilling and thrilling tales, or at your favorite local farm stand, why not stop and pick up a pumpkin on the way home?

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OKTOBERFEST: Massachusetts’ Best Breweries

Here are some of the best breweries in the Bay State to celebrate Oktoberfest in style. From traditional lagers to creative craft brews, these spots have something for every beer enthusiast. Grab your favorite and let the festivities begin!

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Everything You Wanted to Know about Halloween BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK

Halloween’s origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain, which was held on November 1 in contemporary calendars. It was believed that on that day, the souls of the dead returned to their homes, so people dressed in costumes and lit bonfires to ward off spirits. These days Halloween has become so popular…

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CRAZY FOR CRANBERRIES

Did you know that the United States is the world’s leading cranberry producer, With Massachusetts and Wisconsin being the states to grow the most cranberries…

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BAGELS

Well, bagels can do it all. They put a smile on our face any time of year. Toasted with butter? Yum. Slathered with cream cheese, lox, and all the fixin’s, double yumn! We like ours right out of the oven.

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SPECTACLE ISLAND

Spectacle Island is a 114-acre island in Boston Harbor, 4 miles offshore of downtown Boston, Massachusetts. It is part of the city of Boston….

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Moving on to the Main Course

Boston is known for its seaport and the seafood that is caught there

fresh, and daily! There are many great summer seafood spots, but we particularly wanted to mention, or is that ask, about two of them...

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Do It the Green Way!

Fun in the sun! The Greenway Walking Tour is a favorite activity of Devon’s and the perfect way to spend a spring/summer afternoon.

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